Accounts Receivable / Credit Controller

apartmentWatershed Consulting placeCape Town calendar_month 

Accounts Receivable / Credit Controller

Area: Parow, Cape Town

Salary: R20 000 R22 000 per month (depending on experience)

Job Purpose

A well-established company is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable / Credit Controller to manage the full debtors function, ensure accurate allocation of payments, maintain healthy cash flow, and provide effective support to both clients and the internal sales team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for reconciliations, credit control, retailer account administration, reporting, and maintaining strong customer relationships while ensuring adherence to company credit policies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Capture and allocate debtor payments daily
  • Verify and approve credit requests on customer orders
  • Follow up on outstanding payments and overdue accounts
  • Liaise with clients regarding over-exposed accounts and payment arrangements
  • Process credit applications and refunds following approval procedures
  • Send invoices, PODs, statements, and supporting documentation to clients as requested
  • Reconcile debtor and cash accounts accurately
  • Handle all debtor-related queries and correspondence professionally
  • Compile and submit weekly and monthly reports, including:
  • Bank reports
  • Debtors outstanding reports
  • 90-day reports to Head Office
  • Retailer schedules
  • Credit note schedules
  • Forecasting reports
  • Submit statements in Excel format to retailers
  • Maintain accurate filing and recordkeeping systems
Minimum Requirements
  • Matric / Grade 12
  • Relevant Certificate or Diploma in Bookkeeping or Accounting
  • Minimum 4 years experience in a debtors/accounts receivable role
  • Experience dealing with retailer accounts will be advantageous
  • Experience working on SAGE 200 Evolution will be beneficial
  • Strong reconciliation and numerical skills
  • Excellent communication and organisational abilities
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Key Skills & Competencies
  • Credit control and debt collection
  • Debtors reconciliations
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Time management and administration skills
  • Problem-solving ability
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Customer service orientation
  • Ability to work independently and within a team
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